On August 1, 2023, news links disappeared from Facebook and Instagram for people in Canada. No court issued a publication ban. No minister ordered a takedown. Parliament passed a law that would have forced Meta to pay Canadian publishers for making news available. Meta’s answer was to stop making news available. That distinction matters. Most…
A municipal bylaw in Canada becomes law when the local council follows the process set out in provincial legislation and in the municipality’s own procedure bylaw. In most provinces that means three separate readings at meetings open to the public, then signatures. Some bylaws also need advertised notice, a public hearing, or provincial approval before…
A Canadian referred to a specialist in 2025 faced a median wait time of 28.6 weeks from that first family-doctor note to actual treatment. That is the Fraser Institute’s physician survey figure, published in December 2025. It was down from 30.0 weeks in 2024. It was still the second-longest result in that survey’s history, and…
Cannabis laws vary significantly across the world. While some countries have legalized cannabis for medical or recreational use, many others still maintain prohibition or apply reduced penalties through decriminalization. Because laws differ widely by country and may change over time, cannabis regulation is generally categorized into four main types: prohibition, decriminalization, medical-only use, and regulated…
Drug use continues to present one of the most complex public health challenges globally. While substances and usage patterns differ between regions, the central policy question remains the same: how can governments reduce harm while balancing prevention, treatment, and enforcement? There is no single global model. Instead, countries develop their own approaches based on…
Government waste is a topic that concerns many people. When public money is not used effectively, it affects everyone who pays taxes. This article explains what government waste is, why it happens, and what can be done about it. What Is Government Waste? Government waste occurs when public funds are spent in ways that do…
Canada’s Employment Insurance (EI) program remains an essential financial support system for eligible workers during periods of unemployment. As with many large-scale public benefit systems, maintaining fairness and preventing misuse are important priorities. Recent public discussions have highlighted concerns surrounding fraud, payment errors, and oversight challenges within EI and related pandemic-era support programs. Understanding Employment…
Access to safe, clean drinking water is something most Canadians expect without a second thought. Yet for many Indigenous communities across the country, reliable clean water remains a daily challenge. This article explains the current situation in clear, straightforward terms, why the issue has lasted for decades, what progress has been made, and what more…